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Final Exam Essay Rubric
Exam Essay 5-7 Paragraphs
Rubric Code:
ZX799BW
By
pagcaian
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Final Exam Essay Rubric
Excellent
20 pts
Good
16 pts
Satisfactory
12 pts
Needs Improvement
5 pts
No Submission
0 pts
INTRO (THESIS STATEMENT)
Excellent
Thesis Statement clearly provides an excellent road map to the whole paper.
Good
Thesis Statement is detailed and provides a decent road map.
Satisfactory
Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper.
Needs Improvement
Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper.
No Submission
The essay was not submitted.
CONTENT
Excellent
The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the course material by thoroughly and correctly: (1) addressing the relevant content; (2) identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; (3) using correct terminology; (4) explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims; and (5) (where necessary or useful) substantiating points with several accurate and original examples.
Good
The essay illustrates solid understanding of the course material by correctly: (1) addressing most of the relevant content; (2) identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; (3) using correct terminology; (4) explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and (5) (where necessary or useful) substantiating some points with accurate examples.
Satisfactory
The essay illustrates rudimentary understanding of the course material by: (1) mentioning, but not fully explaining, the relevant content; (2) identifying some of the key concepts/ideas (though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them); (3) using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and (4) incorporating some key claims/points, but failing to explain the reasoning behind them (or doing so inaccurately).
Needs Improvement
The essay illustrates poor understanding of the course material by (1) failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; (2) failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; (3) ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and (4) incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology.
No Submission
The essay was not submitted.
BODY PARAGRAPHS (TOPIC AND SUPPORT)
Excellent
Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources. The topic sentences assert ideas which support the thesis statement.
Good
Develops the position with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples. The topic sentences assert ideas which connect to the thesis statement.
Satisfactory
Develops the position with relevant reasons and/or examples. The topic sentences merely hints at ideas in the paragraphs.
Needs Improvement
Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples. Topic sentences have no relevance on what was discussed in the paragraphs.
No Submission
The essay was not submitted.
GRAMMAR
Excellent
Demonstrates facility with the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics) of standard written English.
Good
Demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors.
Satisfactory
Generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors.
Needs Improvement
Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that can interfere with meaning.
No Submission
The essay was not submitted.
CONCLUSION
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the thesis statement. The reason for the analysis is clearly re-stated and the results are effectively summed-up.
Good
The concluding paragraph re-states the reason for the analysis, but it does little to unify the essay around the thesis statement.
Satisfactory
The concluding paragraph does not unify or restate the reason for the analysis.
Needs Improvement
There is no concluding paragraph.
No Submission
The essay was not submitted.
Subjects:
English
Political Science
Social Sciences
(General)
Types:
Writing
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